Characters at Universal Studios Hollywood

You’ll find a great collection of your favorite cartoon and live action characters meeting daily throughout Universal Studios Hollywood. Character schedules can change based on actor availability and day-to-day schedules, but below we’ve compiled a list detailing those that often appear and you can expect to see during your visit.

Locating Characters

You’ll often bump into characters as you tour the park. Some characters’ schedules aren’t published, particularly atmosphere characters (the policeman, British Royal Guard) and less popular characters (Doc Brown). Popular character schedules are printed on the back of your park map as well as online at http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/ushwaittimes/ under the “Characters” tab.

Keep in mind even published schedules are subject to change. Check with a team member for day-of updates.

Meeting Characters

Lines to meet and greet with characters tend to be short at Universal Studios Hollywood and don’t require substantial planning. When it’s your turn, most characters will accept a hug, sign autographs, and pose for a picture. “Face” characters (portrayed by an actor without a mask) will be able to speak to you in-character.

All characters are accompanied by a team member who will gladly take your picture with your camera of choice. Some will take a professional photo available for purchase at the end of your day.

Character List

Below is a list of characters currently meeting throughout Universal Studios Hollywood. Bear in mind this list can change at any time; ask a team member for day-of updates and schedules.

Alex the Lion – In front of Moulin Rouge next to Super Silly Fun Land

Beetlejuice – near Animation Studio Store on the Upper Lot

Branch – near Animation Studio Store on the Upper Lot

Curious George – near Universal Studios Store; during Lunar New Year, at Universal Plaza

Doc Brown – tends to roam, often near park entrance or Universal Plaza

Dora the Explorer – near Animation Studio Store on the Upper Lot

Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster – meet as a group near Universal Plaza

French Mimes – on French Street

Gru, Margo, Agnes, and Edith – meets in front of Miss Hattie’s Home for Girls next to the entrance of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem

Hello Kitty – In front of Animation Studio Store on the Upper Lot across from Starbucks

King Julien – In front of Moulin Rouge next to Super Silly Fun Land

Krusty the Clown – near the Studio Tour entrance in front of the Springfield Department of Motor Vehicles

Living Statue – tends to roam, often near the park entrance

Marilyn Monroe – near Animation Studio Store on the Upper Lot

The Minions – next to Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem

The Mummy – near Revenge of the Mummy

Mummy Guards – near Revenge of the Mummy

New York Street Cop – near Starbucks on the Upper Lot

Penguins of Madagascar – near Universal Studio Store on the Upper Lot by the Studio Directory board

Po/Tigress – In front of DreamWorks Theatre (Located at Universal Plaza for Lunar New Year Event)

Poppy – New York City facade on the Upper Lot

Puss in Boots – Donkey’s waffle cart next to Plaza Grill on Upper Lot

Raptor Encounter – Lower Lot in front of the Jurassic World ride splashdown area (returns 2019)

Scooby Doo & Shaggy – next to Starbucks adjacent to The Walking Dead

Shrek, Donkey & Princess Fiona – Donkey’s waffle cart next to Plaza Grill on Upper Lot; can meet individually or as a group